What Miami Dolphins fans can do in London

Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park

Kings, Queens, and all fashions of royalty claimed Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park as their playground. Taking your kids and wife? There is a Peter Pan statue for the kids and the wife will likely enjoy the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Walk and fountain. The water is cool and it’s encouraged to dip your toes into the waters so take off your shoes and have at it! Traffic here is non-existent and the park is free to the public.

Located just west of central London, there is plenty to do if relaxation is your goal. Take in the white swans of the Serpentine Lido and rent a paddle boat to casually traverse the waters of the park. All told it’s a free and easy way to experience some of the British history.

Once a lavish playing ground from Kings, Queens, Princes, and Princesses, the famous upscale gardens located just West of central London are open to the public for free. See the statue of Peter Pan, walk the Diana Princess of Wales memorial walk and visit her memorial fountain, seen above. You can dip your toes into the chilly waters and it’s encouraged! Watch the white swans swim the Serpentine Lido and possibly rent a boat to paddle the same. The gardens open early throughout the week.

Buckingham Palace

What is a trip to London without witnessing the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace? One of the worlds most iconic spots Buckingham Palace is guarded daily by up to three battalions of infantry. Once the main home of the British royalty, it is now one of many homes that Queen Elizabeth II resides in throughout the year.

Don’t look into your guide book to show you know your stuff, guards are posted on both foot and horseback. If they are on foot, they are the The Queens Guards. If they are on horseback, they are called The Queens Life Guards.

The guards are well renowned for their stoic expressionless faces and while many have tried to make them smile, laugh, or move, it’s unwise to try and touch them.